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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes
After hurricanes hit St. John's hard last fall, the island's coral reefs were badly damaged. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with marine biologist Peter Edmunds of California State University Northridge.
50 Years Later, Mister Rogers Remains Our Favorite Neighbor
by Andrew Limbong
Fred Rogers' pioneering childrens' show debuted on Feb. 19, 1968. We look at what made the series different for its time and how Fred Rogers contributed to saving public broadcasting.
'Dreadful Young Ladies And Other Stories' From A Self-Proclaimed 'Strange Woman'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Newbery Medal winner Kelly Barnhill about Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories, her new collection of dark, whimsical fantasies.
Afro-Latino Musical Traditions
by Felix Contreras
For Black History Month, Alt.Latino offers up some new Latin music with African roots.
Trump Campaigner On Russia Indictment
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Susie Wiles, former senior strategist of the Trump campaign in Florida, about the recent indictment of 13 Russians for interference in the 2016 election.
A School Principal On A Foiled Shooting
Police in Everett, Wash., arrested a high school senior who they say was plotting a school shooting. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with the school's principal, Amy Montanye-Johnson.
The Call-In: Knowing Sexual Harassers
What do you do when someone you know is accused of sexual harassment? NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with consultant Kate Burke of California and psychologist Joseph Burgo.
School Shooting Survivors Discuss Their Experiences
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with shooting survivors Alfonso Calderon from Parkland, Fla., Hannah Haight from Italy, Texas, and Daniela Vargas from Aztec, N.M. about the latest school shooting.
Michael Ian Black On Why 'Boys Are Broken'
The gunman who killed 17 people in a Florida school was 19. Comedian Michael Ian Black tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his tweets saying that deeper than the gun problem is "boys are broken."
Small Business Owners More Optimistic, Survey Says
A survey says revenue and optimism is up for small businesses. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Matthew Eastman, who owns Lickity Splits Ice Cream in Florida.
Floridians Call For Change After Latest School Shooting
by Sarah McCammon
After 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., there's increasing pressure on lawmakers to take action on guns. Even some pro-gun Republicans are talking about policy changes.
U.K. Steps Up Its Wine Game
by Frank Langfitt
British wines used to be a bad joke. Now a warming climate and greater expertise have created conditions for an award-winning product.